58 Before the war.

Reports of scouts are coming up fast.

Marquis Fabious' current troops are said to have arrived in the middle of a desert three days from Kara. Movement speed was somewhat slower than a normal army, but it was quite fast considering it was loaded with all sorts of siege equipment and war supplies.

He was clearly an elite soldier. There are several criteria for judging an elite soldier. The most common method was to check the speed of movement. An army with fast mobility is very likely to be elite.

“Shura, come quickly. ”

I was making swift progress towards the portal tower with Shura. Only today have the Knights arrived who say they are coming from the Yosrahim Empire. Although the Empire's administrative process is slow, it is absurd to come to the front three days before the battle.

But knight power is very precious. We needed them to stop the thrashing of the Knights of Marquis Fabious.

“Master, this way. ”

As we reach the Portal Tower, Udine urgently calls out to us. It seems too late for the Yosrahim Knights to come down the tower immediately.

“Huh."

“What took you so long? ”

“I'm here for some food. ”

Earl Higgs soon appeared. He's coming out of the portal tower door, chatting with Bird Gordon, and he's slowly approaching me.

I've seen Earl Higgs a few times in my past life. I wanted to be quite polite and polite, not unmannered, but I also had a very impressive memory because I was very good at literature.

“Are you white? ”

“Yes."

Earl Higgs glanced at me.

“Get out of here, kid. From now on, Kara's army will be under my command. ”

Oh, I just canceled. Perhaps the polite appearance in my previous life seemed like a patriotic behavior only to me who was the Grand Duke.

I scoffed at the Earl.

“And yourself? ”

“I know Duke Bastein well. Once upon a time at a Workshop in the Kingdom of Billion. ”

I know the case. Sixteen years ago, the Kingdom of Robos invaded the Kingdom of Biltrian beyond the Brnos Mountains, where the Earl joined the reinforcements and was defeated by the young Duke of Bastein, a Man-Man.

“I know. I thought you said you ran away in the wind? ”

“This guy! ”

The feverish Earl gritted his teeth and stared at me. However, I did not draw my sword carelessly. It's because Zambe stood behind me.

“Earl. If you wanted to lead Kara's army, you should have come quickly. What kind of soldier comes in here three days ago, guns blazing? Is war a joke?"

“What?"

“All you have to do is stop the Marquis Fabious and the Knights from charging in. If you don't like it, I'll give you a car fare, so you can go home. It doesn't matter if we're not with you. It's too late to get off the grid. ”

The Earl makes a splash.

“Son of a bitch, arrogance pierces the sky. Come on, if we go, can't you go? We have no reason to protect this city-state that has no respect for its greatness. Gentlemen!"

As Earl Higgs shouted, the knights took up their daily stance.

“Yes!”

“We're going back here! ”

As Earl Higgs turned to return, I spoke quietly about the flow.

“Oh, and on the way, if you have a minute, everybody just stick your heads in. Our Lady Yingyang was very upset because you came too late. Sure."

As I turned, the Earl loosened his stiff neck and turned his head for a moment.

“Huh? Who? ”

“Don't you know, Lady Yang? Didn't you come back last spring?”

The Earl is frightened and draws close to me.

“Is he really here in Kara? ”

“Yes. I'm right next door to you. Why?”

Earl Higgs looks around, and Shra's gaze tightens. Her skin color revealed under the hood, the shape of Dalahan on the waist. An Earl who had lived by Yin Yang's faith could be noticed at once.

“W, no way · · · · · · · · ·? ”

As he approaches Shra, I tap him on the shoulder.

“I just told you. There's a lot of twist in the judging. If you want to meet, just stick your head in for an hour. ”

Earl Higgs cried as he looked around at the surrounding crowd. If you hit your head here, you will be humiliated internationally. However, he who has the faith of the Lamb cannot disobey the command of the Lady of the Lamb.

The Earl almost crawls on the mosquito.

“Can't you do it without anyone seeing you? ”

* * *

The central square in front of the Tohu Palace. Large crowds were gathering here, carrying statues of Euroa and ancestors. They were huddling together and brawling about the imminent war.

The crowd looks out the window over the balcony, and Padilla stares at me with a stiff face. It was a speech for every occasion, but today it was particularly trembling.

“Grand Duke, can I persuade the people well? ”

I told her, putting on a piece of fracker leather armor.

“Just do as the speech says. And don't be afraid, be brave. That's fine.”

“But · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“Shura will take care of the rest. ”

Padilla looks in awe at Shura, smiling from behind. There is no way to be surprised that she was the Lady of the Lamb, who lived as a friend without fault.

Shura approaches, holding Padilla's hand and encouraging her.

“Don't worry. Padilla will do just fine. ”

“Yes · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Fadhila, who tried to be respectful, felt my gaze and started coughing. I ordered the two of them to continue to be like friends. Padilla is going to be a saint soon, but if you make a strange sequence relationship now, there will be another awkward energy between the two later days.

Padilla corrects her tone.

“Yes. I'll work hard. ”

Soon, Padilla wore all the cracker leather armor. I put on all kinds of gold and jewelry because of the puku armor, and it was quite flashy. I gave her the Mojo Gauss Spear, the symbol of Kara Tohu.

“Now go. ”

“Yes.”

As Padilla opens the veranda glass door, the citizens cheer in unison. On my signal, a magical blister shot from the sky, and Padilla opened her arms to the citizens who found the square today.

After a while, the atmosphere settles, and I whisper behind my back.

“Enough. Start the speech. ”

Soon after, Padilla stood strong and began speaking.

“My people of Kara! Right now, we are standing on this earth in the care of the holy Eyrois and his ancestors. Remember, people! We have nourished our bodies and minds of bitter grain and livestock on this earth each year, and Lake Kara has quenched our thirst · · · · · · ·. ”

The first start was very good. I kept encouraging the speaker to sign OK.

“What land was this? This is the sacred breast line from which we were born and raised, and the sacred earth buried by our ancestors. However, some dark news is coming to this land. They are the evil kingdom of Robos. Now they have come to our land to lure us, the masters of this land, to desecrate and desecrate the tombs of our forefathers.

Of course, there are ways to be patient. Embrace that humiliation, and turn away from the tombs of our digged ancestors so we can survive. But remember this one thing: that Kara's ancestors saved this land with all their lives and gave it to you here today. And that's...

It's also our mission. We must protect this land and give it to our children as our ancestors did. That is why we are entitled to live freely on this earth. Remember again! ”

The old speech was now flowing to its peak. I sent a signal to Shura. It was time for her to show up.

Soon, Shura draws out Dalahan and stands side by side with Padilla speaking.

“Oh righteous ones! Von Tohu will take the lead, so follow me! God will illuminate our path. Behold the great miracle of the Creator who cares for us! ”

Shura raises her head as high as she can. Suddenly, the intense light and darkness emanating from Dalahan spread to both sides, marking the massive yin and yang on the air.

People who are frantic and noisy. Among them, those who recognized Shura at once and hurriedly knelt down.

Padilla yells at them.

“Lady Yingyang is with us! Go forth in the name of the gods and fight the enemy! ”

All the people who recognized Shura fell down in prostration, shouting for the Holy Spirit. Some penitent believers cried out, and others rejoiced as if they had already won this war with the news that the Creator was with them.

Kara's soldiers and citizens will now turn into berserkers. If you live, you will believe that you have a blessed life waiting for you, and that you will die a martyr.

* * *

Around one dark evening. A large force has appeared to the west of Kara Castle. It was the expedition of the Kingdom of Robos led by Earl Fabious.

As soon as they arrived in front of the castle, they proceeded through the construction of their homes and waterways, preparing for the battle ahead.

And then the next day,

Late in the morning, I accompanied Padilla up to the center of the western wall. Soldiers who stand together and greet us. I'm tired from the overnight guard.

I encouraged them to go near the fence and examine the Robos army.

‘What an army. ’

The barracks, with a large force of 55,000, continued to reach the end of the horizon. With the smoke coming out of the rice brazier, the west sky was blurry, and the dust fog lifted just by the foot of the passing soldiers.

Still, it was better than the magic army of the Age of Doom. Now the Robos army is encroaching on the western front, but at that time all four sides are blackened.

Padilla approached me.

“Grand Duke, is that okay? ”

I hold my head back.

“I've prepared enough. We're not even close. ”

At that time, three horsemen come out from the Lobroth camp with a white flag and come this way. There's no way we can surrender now, so it looks like we need to talk.

I looked at the man in the armor standing at the front and smiled bitterly. I think it's because I'm taking my helmet off. It was the late Fabious.

“I'm going to talk to you. ”

As I try to jump down the castle, Padilla grabs her forearm.

“Grand Duke, it's dangerous. ”

“It's all right. Marquis Fabious is not a man to attack with white arms. It doesn't matter. ”

“But · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“I'll be back then. ”

Leaping down the wall, I slowly walked toward Earl Fabious.

The baron smiles and smiles as I approach.

“Hey, white face. Nice to meet you. ”

The late Fabious tries to hold his arms open, and I push his chest.

“That's disgusting. Just say something and go. ”

“I'm disappointed. But we discussed swordsmanship together. ”

“That's it, that's this. Come on, what? ”

“Anything in particular you'd like to say? I'm just saying surrender. ”

I snorted right away.

“You know I won't. We have the advantage. Why surrender? ”

“It's only because you don't know the composition of our army. ”

“I know. I've got some knights. I've got all the mercenaries. I've got all the elites. ”

“No, thank God. Backbone. Did you know that one mercenary is worth three regular soldiers? ”

“Of course I do. But they're the ones who won't die if they get shot. You don't seem to know. Our army is toast. ”

Marquis Fabious grumbles at one end of the palace.

“The peasants tried it well. ”

“You disrespect this old man's peasant army. They've been thrashing and picking pickaxes their whole lives. If my grandfather's soldiers push their heads against the castle, I'll smash them to bits. Wearing a helmet won't help. You hit it, it blows up. ”

Farmers are only farmers for life. So I tend to look ridiculous, but not at all. When they snap, even moving objects are hit with millimeter error units. I've been doing that my whole life.

The person who has only done that in his lifetime should never look away.

“And he's a good healer. Once they swing that handle, a few soldiers disappear. That's why, don't come up to the top of the castle. I'm going to hell. ”

Marquis Fabious narrows his eyes.

“If I did, I'd run away with a shout. ”

“I'm sorry, I'm not running away. ”

“That's because you don't know nurture. They don't need to be nurtured. Warriors don't need to be warriors. There's a reason for everything. ”

“Of course, there's no such thing, but this time it's different. They all got mulberries. ”

“Mulberry?”

I smiled bitterly and revealed top secret.

“Holy mulberry. Is it the Lady of the Lamb who commands them? Have you ever heard of the Lady Yingyang? ”

Marquis Fabious opens his eyes.

“Is he in Kara now? ”

“Yes, and an old man's enemy. You might want to think about that before you attack. You know what happens when you hurt yourself? ”

Marquis Fabious shudders. The Marquis couldn't have known what the Grand Duchess meant.

“You, you · · · · · · · ·. ”

“So don't go to hell for nothing. Surrender here. I will open the glorious future for you. ”

Marquis Fabious turns his head to pack.

“We worship the goddess Terra of the Earth. It has nothing to do with yin and yang's faith. ”

“What's the matter? Yin Yang is the Creator. They have different levels of water. ”

“The Mother of Earth is also the Creator. Have you heard of it, Materia? ”

“I've heard of it, but your saint is not here. ”

“We were born a little while ago. I've been having conversations with our royal guests lately. Shall we decide which Holy Mother is superior? ”

It was spreading to religious warfare. Anyway, Princess Sierra. I can't help you my whole life. I've been a widow for so long, I'm already looking for a new room.

But this was not Princess Sierra's will. Princess Sierra is the woman I know who will keep her feast for the rest of her life.

Because she hates marriage. He'll probably be out for the rest of his life with an excuse for his dead fiancé.

“Suit yourself. Don't come to the left instead. That's where our Holy Mother is. ”

“I see. I'll go that way mostly. Hehe.”

“Thank you very much for coming. I'll put you in charge. ”

“You have to. ”

I smiled, Pic.

“So we're done here? ”

“Well, since both of you don't want to surrender, you can see they're gone. ”

“Okay, then go. See you on the battlefield.”

“Got it.”

Earl Fabious rides back to Camp Robos on his horse. He's definitely coming to the left. I was joking, of course, but he wasn't joking. Despite the disruptive maneuver, the Prince is left.

< Before the war. > End